In the last article about epilepsy, I briefly defined what epilepsy is and the cause. In this article I will be telling us how to help an epileptic patient while he/she is having a seizure and I will do that under two sub-headings.
IF I SEE SOMEONE WITH EPILEPSY HAVING A GRAND MAL SEIZURE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
“Bystanders should let the attack run its course and not interfere with the patient, beyond checking to make sure the person is in no physical danger and can breathe”, says The Encyclopedia Of Brain And Brain Disorders.
1) If the seizure continues for more than five (5) minutes.
2) If another seizure immediately follows the first one or
3) If the person does not regain consciousness a few minutes after the seizure ends.
HOW CAN I HELP THE PATIENT WHILE HE IS HAVING A SEIZURE?
While the patient is having a grand mal seizure, do not panic or run away. You can help the patient by placing a soft object (Pillow) between his head and the floor and also move away all sharp objects away from his head. When the convulsion stops, turn the patient on his side and stay with him till he fully regains consciousness.
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